Piaggio Engine Lifespan?
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Zongshen Piaggio offers a two-year or 20,000-kilometer warranty for the entire vehicle, and a three-year or 10,000-kilometer warranty for the engine. However, there may be differences for vehicles from different periods, so the standard at the time of purchase shall prevail. Below are the detailed descriptions: 3 Major Issues: This Piaggio engine has 3 major issues when new: loud noise, strong vibration, and high fuel consumption. Some owners don't want to drive it after just a few hundred kilometers. High Fuel Consumption During Break-in Period: When the vehicle is new, removing the spark plug and turning the magneto reveals that it is very tight. For a typical GY6 engine, turning it after removing the spark plug doesn't encounter much resistance. Therefore, this new vehicle consumes a significant amount of fuel. Secondly, the choice of engine oil is crucial as this engine is very sensitive to oil viscosity. Using the original 5W-40 oil or Shell Helix 5W-40 oil can basically keep the fuel consumption at around 3.6 liters per 100 kilometers.